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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Neglected flying fish

Cypselurus neglectus Bleeker, 1865
Max Length
18.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Neglected flying fish (Cypselurus neglectus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Exocoetidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Cypselurus neglectus
Authority
Bleeker, 1865
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
18.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Neglected flying fish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neglected flying fish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neglected flying fish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Neglected flying fish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical West Pacific: western coast of India to Melanesia and from Tonkin Bay to southern Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
18.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1865

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